Re: Simpler git workflow for packaging with upstreamless repositories
Hi Kari (2024.11.18_15:40:55_+0000)
> - Only store debian/ in the repository and use origtargz for the rest.
I used to feel strongly this way, too. However,
A big advantage of storing the upstream sources in git is that you can
use git to manage the quilt patch queue. I used to be pretty good at
editing patches to get them to apply after upstream changed the code,
but its painful and slow work. gbp-pq rebase is *infinitely* better.
You need to be comfortable in git rebasing. But if you use git, you are
probably already a git rebase ninja. You can use those same skills in
Debian patch queue maintenance.
I'd suggest giving gbp-pq a good try before writing off the gbp stack.
Maintaining a complex patch stack is *much* easier with it. I look
after packages in both layouts, and I am sold on storing upstream
sources in git.
Stefano
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